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What is Livewell Southend?
This is Southend's health and wellbeing website. You can find information and advice on how to stay well, as well as links and contact details for people who can help. You can also find:
- community groups
- details of organisations who can support children or adults with various health and wellbeing issues
- services that can provide support for children and adults
- information, advice and guidance on local services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
To sign up for for the monthly Livewell newsletter, which summarises key news and events, please visit Email Updates from Southend-on-Sea City Council, add your email address and select "Livewell: What's New?". You can also select other council-affiliated newsletters you are interested in from here too.
Latest news
Under 5 years old: workshops run by Lighthouse Development Centre
The Lighthouse Child Development Centre is running workshops and support sessions for children under 5 years old and their families.
Over 5 years old: workshops run by Lighthouse Development Centre
The Lighthouse Child Development Centre is running workshops and support sessions for children over 5 years old and their families.
Enhancing the future for young people with SEND in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea City Council is developing a Preparing for Adulthood Strategy for children and young people with SEND. Parent carers and young people are invited to help shape it.
NHS Health Checks
The NHS Check is like a MOT for people.
Once every five years, it measures your circulatory and vascular health. It looks for factors that could mean you are at higher risk of: diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke,dementia.
Find Your Local Pharmacy or GP
Visit the NHS website to looks for services available near you, such as vaccinations, mental health services and prescriptions.
Every Mind Matters
Giving you you simple and practical advice to get a healthier mind and get more out of life.
From how to deal with stress and anxiety, to boosting your mood or sleeping better.